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  1. John A Stuart
    Is the pic link busted Piers?
  2. John A Stuart
    I like this exmple of shippo 七宝 It has a persian feel to it. Not for field use. John
  3. John A Stuart
    Haaaaaaa! Funny. John
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    Did I miss the asking price? John
  5. John A Stuart
    I actually tread upon my making udon, inside a plastic bag though.. Udon, flour and water, simple and very tasty in broth. Anyone can do it. John
  6. John A Stuart
    I'd be there in a flash. Many stories and acts of heroism, lessons for posterity, vanish without record. John
  7. John A Stuart
    As to it weakening the nakago. Some old swords have huge ana where the drilling/punching overlaps, with sometimes a square ana is melded with a round one. No worries, a properly fitted tsuka relieves a significant portion of the shock caused during a strike. When one's life depends upon a proper fitting the expert must take precedence. John
  8. John A Stuart
    This is not very appealing. Shunga has it's place; not in this respect though. John
  9. John A Stuart
    Absolutely not Gingko. Not sure it is a paeony. More like a bellflower. gingko leaf.jfif
  10. John A Stuart
    I see a glass bowl of water in that last pic; to the left. John
  11. John A Stuart
    In most display cases at the up-market dealers that contain exposed blades and koshirae together I see a bowl of water. I suspect there is a maintenance routine to ensure no oxidation. John
  12. John A Stuart
    When you see auto-trans of these sites you often see 'orthosis'. It never meant much to me, one of those things, finally I just had to investigate. 下肢装具 Kashisougu, is a foot orthosis ( a brace to correct foot alignment), this is a more modern usage for 装具. In fact as related to Nihonto 装具 Sougu means fitting(s). John
  13. John A Stuart
    I suspect Sagemono tobacco pouch ornaments.
  14. John A Stuart
    I got a kick from this passage[ "Rapiers were commonly used to stick enemies in Europe during the 16th and 17th centuries." John
  15. John A Stuart
    Invaluable is an exchange for auction houses from tooth brushes to Kmer statues. I know Artemis. They have a wide range. You must know what you are doing. John
  16. John A Stuart
    Scroll down to Shonai; The Schools of Shoami (shibuiswords.com)
  17. John A Stuart
    Good show. John
  18. John A Stuart
    I only use 'buy it now' from trusted sellers and rarely at that. It is too much shenanigans for me. John
  19. John A Stuart
    Bungo Takada. This school can run the gamut from OK to near brilliant, there can be good examples within the school.. This is a nice tight package; not amazing, not poor a little above average. Compare and decide at this price "am I happy". John
  20. John A Stuart
    In my sanctum sanctorum are all things Japanese. They all relate in some way to the indigenous craft found in Japan. Art, metal work, textiles, kodo and chado , weapons armour etc. It does tend to spill beyond its confines. Having art that combines the interest of nihonto with graphic art seems apt. John
  21. John A Stuart
    Was not shishi and peonies a Nomura school theme favourite? John
  22. John A Stuart
    1) quality of steel, there is a certain look of a really well refined steel, blue, soft reflection, pool of deep water 2) utsuri 3) how are the different grades of steel sorted and welded for the best results As you see, really all about the steel. Sugata next. Then characteristics of hamon and polish. John
  23. John A Stuart
    Thank you. John
  24. John A Stuart
    Seems fairly short, less than 2 shaku? Kiribazukuri? Some details for this relic would be nice. Wonderful sword. John
  25. John A Stuart
    I merged these two separate posts together. Edward. no need to duplicate your queries. John
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